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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,665

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $31,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,174

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $33,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $49,400 $58,900
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $43,075 $51,392
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights           1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           690 690
Adaptive Sports Seats           3,055 3,055
CD changer, remote           650 650
Navigation system           3,070 3,070
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,990 1,990
Wood trim           890 890
Automatic climate control, front           550 550
Obstacle detection, rear           530 530
Heated front seats           480 480
Floor mats           115 115
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights           927 927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           587 587
Adaptive Sports Seats           2,597 2,597
CD changer, remote           553 553
Navigation system           2,610 2,610
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,692 1,692
Wood trim           757 757
Automatic climate control, front           468 468
Obstacle detection, rear           451 451
Heated front seats           408 408
Floor mats           98 98
Options (change) 3,630 3,630 0 0 0 14,470 14,470
Options (change) 3,376 3,376 0 0 0 12,304 12,304
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $96,505 $99,155 $139,875 $161,525 $211,975 $64,665 $74,165
Total Invoice $89,881 $92,346 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $56,174 $64,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,580
Model Year2011201120112011201120072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 1550, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$96,505$99,155$139,875$161,525$211,975$64,665$74,165
Adjustments for Features-9,800-9,900-13,025-19,875-19,8750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,705$89,255$126,850$141,650$192,100$64,665$74,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$40,145$54,945$105,395$0$9,350
Total Invoice$89,881$92,346$130,215$150,462$197,345$56,174$64,491
Adjustments for Features-9,127-9,220-12,125-18,514-18,5030-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,754$83,126$118,090$131,948$178,842$56,174$64,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$37,336$51,194$98,088$0$8,187

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2011201120112011201120072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
5-speed manual     $0 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Mid-engine configuration     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler     $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,090$12,190$15,315$22,165$22,165$2,290$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,800$9,900$13,025$19,875$19,875$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,127-9,220-12,125-18,514-18,5030-130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112007
ModelS-ClassCayman
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in95.1 in
Length206.5 in170.9 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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